Plant Operator - Albian Operations

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Company matched stock savings plan

Annual bonuses

100% Employer paid extended Health, <w

Dental and Vision Benefits

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) invites applications for a Plant Operator at the Albian Sands Site in Fort McMurray. You will work with a team of operators and maintenance staff to ensure production, quality and environmental targets are met.

The role emphasizes safe, reliable operations, with a 7x7 shift for day and night. Candidates must have hydrocarbon experience, a 4th Class Power Engineering Ticket or Journeyman cert, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Operational or Tradesman work with Hydrocarbon experience at a large integrated industrial facility with a minimum Grade 12 or GED is required
• 4th Class Power Engineering Ticket and/or Journeyman Certification and/or a Technology Diploma is an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Self-starter that works well in a high paced team environment with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work in an outside environment, at heights, climbing ladders and work in and around confined spaces

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant to meet production, quality and environmental targets
• Issue Safe Work Permits in a hydrocarbon environment, including hot work and confined spaces
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform area maintenance and housekeeping
• Maintain logs and perform preventative maintenance rounds
• Support development and modification of facility procedures and start-up/shutdown of units
• Complete safety documentation for personnel in operations care

Skills

Operational experience

Hydrocarbon sector

Safety minded

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Power Eng Ticket

Journeyman Cert

Technology Diploma

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

The Opportunity

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. Make your mark while you grow your career! We have an amazing opportunity for a Plant Operator to join our Albian Plant Operations Team. As a Plant Operator, you will interact and coordinate with a team of operators and maintenance staff to ensure that production, quality and environmental targets are met for our operations.

The key functions of a Plant Operator are to contribute to the reliability and safe operations of our facility and to work with many key internal and external stakeholders. This position reports to the Shift Team Lead.

• Job location: Albian Sands Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 7x7 – rotating day and night, working 12 hours per shift (Tuesday -Monday)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: September 28, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Utilize your operations expertise in a dynamic production environment, maintain and optimize equipment and processes and collaborate with members of your team to oversee the day-to-day plant activities
• Issuing Safe Work Permits within a complex hydrocarbon operating environment, including hot work, work within confined spaces, and excavation/trenching work and safe isolation of process equipment including; the development of specific equipment Lock Out Tag Outs (LOTO’s), placing and verifying isolations, and blinding
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform area maintenance activities and housekeeping including -
  • Blinding, Valve and pump replacements and operating mobile equipment
  • Recommending modifications to plant processes where performance can be improved. Work with the various teams on preventative maintenance and ensure equipment is running efficiently and safely
  • Utilize our maintenance management system and enter work orders for deficiencies that need to be repaired and monitor facility readings, perform proactive equipment monitoring rounds and sample collections
  • Participate in review, modifications or development of facility procedures and start-up, operate and shut down unit operations with expertise
  • Ensure all safety documentation is completed for all personnel working in the facility under operations care
• Identify and scope out Continuous Improvement opportunities to maximize production, minimize operating costs and eliminate downtime
• Maintain proper documentation on a shift-by-shift basis including operating logs, Intelletrac, maintenance records and safety & environmental reports
• Provide training on operating policies and procedures

What You Bring To The Role

• 5 years of Operational or Tradesman work with Hydrocarbon experience at a large integrated industrial facility with a minimum Grade 12 or GED is required
• 4th Class Power Engineering Ticket and/or Journeyman Certification and/or a Technology Diploma is an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Self-starter that works well in a high paced team environment with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work in an outside environment, at heights, climbing ladders and work in and around confined spaces

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader

We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment

Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits

We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories

Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.